Star AniseOpens with
Sichuan PepperHeart
Bourbon VanillaDries down to
Also asParfum · 1977 →
Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Imagination (2021)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
A dimly lit study where the air is filled with the scent of star anise and vanilla, evoking a sense of intellectual curiosity and warm contemplation.
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Opium Pour Homme Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
31%Similar accords, often for lessSecret Craving · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · shares black currant8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1995, Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that embodies the brand’s signature blend of elegance and sophistication. Jacques Cavallier Belletrud crafted this Oriental Spicy scent with a distinctive balance between fresh spices like star anise and Sichuan pepper and warm notes such as vanilla and balsam, creating a composition that feels both modern and lasting. The powdery and woody base anchors the fragrance, giving it depth and complexity.
Apply two sprays to pulse points — the warmth of your skin will activate the spicy notes. The base notes are slow to develop, so it’s best worn in cooler settings where the powdery and woody elements can shine without being overpowered by heat.
Fig. 01 — Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum, Yves Saint Laurent
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
The Opium Pour Homme line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalOpium Pour Homme Eau de ParfumYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Victoria's Secret · 2012Secret CravingShares Black currantunder $40★ 4.08 (163)
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A community favourite: loved by 74%, disliked or hated by 5%.